• Own the end-to-end process of creating novel quantum applications for IonQ quantum computers, starting from idea generation, customer engagement, proposal writing, execution, delivery, documentation and report-out • Create and manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables across multiple projects and multiple teams. • Drive clear communication across multi-stakeholder teams to resolve competing priorities; identify and drive clear plans of action • Ability to roll up your sleeves, dive into details, and lead problem-solving efforts, including as a subject matter expert and hands-on individual contributor • Report project status to a wide stakeholder base including internal/external customers and senior management, using technical and non-technical language • Lead the transition of technology and capabilities from R&D to production • Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation plans to ensure on-time release and delivery of project deliverables • Contribute to IonQ technology and product roadmaps • Increase operational rigor and reduce waste by implementing the “right amount” of process without slowing down innovation • Work with project, contracting, legal, finance and sales teams to develop proposals, technical volumes and financial reports; ensure regulatory, fiscal and IP compliance • Drive quality control and devops processes such as standard work, CI/CD, version control, code style/reviews and automated testing • Lead recurring and ad-hoc meetings, including coordinating and streamlining team calendars. Drive and track action items, aggregate across projects to reveal blockers and trends • Accommodate occasional travel and evening/off-hours work to ensure customer success (need basis)